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Earn double download credits on all your high-quality guitar samples throughout May at Sample Focus!
Earn double download credits on all your high-quality guitar samples throughout May at Sample Focus!
Make metallic snare sounds in Ableton Live with this easy trick. Create resonant, ringing tones using just flanger and delay effects.
Explore the key differences between Ableton and Logic Pro to help determine which DAW suits your music production needs. Gain insights on features, usability, and performance in this expert review.
Beginners Guide on finding the best samples for free. What you need to know to stop wasting time and get exactly what you need, being kick drums, synths, bass, or loops.
Learn to resample music and create unique sounds with this step-by-step guide.
Explore the benefits of green noise in music production to boost creativity. Learn how to integrate it with sampling and make unique sounds.
Check out these sampling methods on Ableton Live to help you make unique sounds.
Low pass filters allow low frequencies to pass while attenuating highs, helping you find smooth audio, remove noise, and create unique effects.
The SSL UF1 is a single-fader controller that can change your approach to sampling and how you control your DAW by using real-time sound manipulation.
Discover dreamy soundscapes. From classic chorus to ethereal delays, learn how to give your synth samples a cloud-like texture.
Enhance your drum arrangements with Foley sounds. These everyday sounds can add depth, texture, and character to your music when done right.
How to make a beat inspired by Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes on Ableton Live 11 (or any DAW like FL Studio, Logic, etc). Learn the importance of "groove" on your drums, simplicity and going with the flow.
Xpand!2 review: Why FL Studio users still consider it a favorite in 2024. Explore its versatility, integration, pros, and cons.
This month, it's all about Keys, and we're offering double download credits for all approved Key samples you upload. That's right, contribute 8 credits worth of fantastic sounds and fuel the creativity of your fellow music producers!
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced producer, this video offers 10 tips you absolutely need to know for Ableton 11
Transitioning between two parts of a song can be difficult, however, there are a few things you can do to make it easier.
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Make a Rave Anthem with loops and samples. Our guide shows you how to mix, layer, and launch the perfect rave track with our "Rave Hits Sample Pack".
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Make bootlegs blending creativity and technical expertise. Make sure you navigate legal nuances and learn the essentials before you start.
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Improve your workflow in Ableton Live with this shortcuts list. From basic navigation to sample manipulation, we cover essential and advanced shortcuts.
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A deep dive on different creative uses for drum machines and sampling. From classic patterns to dynamic beats, learn to craft, layer, and blend drum patterns into your music.
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This week, the spotlight goes to a talented artist from Brazil, Danilo Stellet, DJ/Producer that's helped shape the electronic music scene in Brazil for over 15 years. Through his own words, we uncover the essence of his musical journey and tap into his creative process.
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Discover the secrets to creating IDM using samples alone, from granular synthesis to creative manipulation and glitchy beats. Learn to transform samples into IDM tracks.
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Learn to use microsampling for beat making. This post shows you what microsampling is, its impact on electronic music, and practical tips for integrating beat tracking and detection into your production process.
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Step-by-step instructions on manipulating vocal samples using pitch correction, harmonization, and layering techniques to improve your music production.
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This article explores the lo-fi music, urging a shift from traditional perfection in music production to embracing imperfections. It discusses the emotional resonance of lo-fi, and it's transformative impact on music creation.
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Actionable tips for music producers battling with overthinking, providing strategies to set clear goals, embrace imperfections, limit choices, and more, aimed at helping you finish and release your music.
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Explore the revival of Acid Breaks, blending '90s rave culture with contemporary music production. Learn advanced sample manipulation techniques and get tips for creating your own Acid Break tracks. This blog post covers everything from the basics of Acid Breaks to advanced production strategies.
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This article explores the specific synthesizer techniques and production strategies used in some of the most popular Top 40 hits, offering a detailed look at the presets, modulation, and layering methods that have defined contemporary music.
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We tackle the challenge faced by many beginner music producers: creating high-quality music without expensive gear. Inspiring stories of producers who've achieved success with minimal setups and practical tips show how to maximize limited resources to produce great music.
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This blog post explores three critical reasons why your mix might not be working— EQ, layering, and the "less is more" principle — with practical solutions and examples to help beginners improve their mixing skills.
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This blog post examines the rise of French House music in the mid-1990s, exploring its key characteristics, influential pioneers, and enduring legacy in reshaping the electronic dance music landscape.
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Create a rich hip-hop beat with minimalism at its core, using only five samples from Sample Focus. Applying technical expertise and creative strategies, we explore how to select and manipulate samples with a streamlined approach to achieve professional-grade music production.